There are multiple devices, infact. Fans probably dont count as "devices", but those can be attached to motherboards. Then there's the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit a.k.a the Graphics Card) and the CPU (Central Processing Unit a.k.a the Processor). More can be attached but you can look those up on Google.
assuming the older mother board has similar sockets and slots for your current devices parts (and your motherboard supports those devices) you should have no problem downgrading
the motherboard? :S
All the devices in your computer go through your motherboard. Excluding things such as fans and lights, which apon occasion do.
A motherboard that is mounted to tilt 90 degrees within a computer box is known as an ATX motherboard. The ATX motherboard was created by Intel in the 90's.
The Motherboard functions as the main circuit board that connects and communicates to all the devices and components attached in the computer. The motherboard facilitates the communication of devices with each other.
motherboard is a most important part of system.Motherboard also now as main board or main CKT board or plaenboard all the component of system intrigrated are attached vaya motherboard.
The Processor (CPU)
It depends on the motherboard, and built-in devices. You might have to change the sound card, or the display adapter
it is used to connect expansion cards to the Motherboard
the clock on a motherboard ensures that all the devices run in sync
To manage simple devices (system BIOS)To start the computer (startup BIOS)To change settings on the motherboard (CMOS setup).
The only true way is to replace the CPU with a working CPU and see if it works. But, if all of your other hardware devices are working then you can bet it is not your motherboard. Another words if you are getting power to your motherboard and all your devices are working, but you are having problems with your CPU then you can bet it's the CPU.